Purpose
We are seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Winnersh UK, supporting long-term Government projects.
This role requires strong Java fundamentals and the ability to deliver clean, secure, maintainable back-end code within a structured, compliance-driven environment. You will work closely with senior engineers and technical leads to develop, enhance, and maintain mission-critical biometric and identity systems that directly support UK public safety operations.
Please note: Candidates must be eligible for SC and NPPV3 clearance, requiring five years’ continuous UK residency; criminal convictions may impact approval.
Key Missions
* Design, develop and maintain secure back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
* Build and maintain RESTful APIs aligned to clean architecture and secure coding standards
* Write high-quality, maintainable, production-ready code that meets functional and non-functional requirements
* Contribute to requirements analysis, effort estimations and technical design discussions
* Apply software development best practices including version control, peer reviews, build processes and testing
* Optimise application performance and support bug fixes, enhancements and system improvements
* Work with PostgreSQL and related database technologies to ensure data integrity and efficiency
* Reuse and integrate existing frameworks and components where appropriate
* Document technical solutions clearly through code comments and supporting documentation
* Deliver software in line with security and compliance standards
* Collaborate effectively within a small engineering team and support junior developers where needed
Profile & Other Information
* 2–3 years professional experience in Java development with a strong understanding of core Java principles and object-oriented programming
* Experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs
* Experience working with PostgreSQL or relational databases
* Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
* Comfortable participating in live coding discussions
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
Preferred Qualifications
* Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience
* Experience working on government or regulated projects
* Knowledge of tools such as SonarQube, Nexus, Bitbucket, or similar
* Experience mentoring junior engineers
What we offer
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Group Personal Pension with employer contribution
* Private Medical Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Stable, long-term project roadmap extending through 2028
* Structured engineering environment with clear technical ownership
Working Model
* Location: Winnersh Triangle, UK with access to free parking
* Core hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
* Security Clearance is required for this role; IDEMIA will sponsor and manage the application process at no cost to the candidate, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and are willing to submit the necessary information.
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